Helping you to protect your home from wildfire.

As more people move into the rural areas of Whidbey Island they are putting there homes into areas of dense vegetation.  All of Whidbey Island is at high risk of a wildfire with the lower rainfall amounts and wind.

There are ways to reduce the risk of a home or other structures from going up in flames from a wildfire.  Many of them are easy and inexpensive.

• Create a 30-foot zone around the house with minimal vegetation.

• Provide a minimum of 6-8 feet of clearance from the roof to any tree limbs.

• Plant fire resistant plants.  See the WICD Plant Sale Page for characteristics of Firewise Plants.

• Select building products that are ignition-resistant.

• Build away from slopes

• Provide safe and easy access for emergency vehicles.

There are many other ways to mitigate the risk for a wildfire.  WICD offers FREE Site Assessments to help you to manage for a Firewise Home.  For more information contact the Whidbey Island Conservation District at (360) 678-4708 or go to the Firewise Web Page.